Eagles everywhere

Posted on January 24, 2013 by admin

I don’t think I’ve ever seen so many bald eagles around Lawrence as I have this winter. I imagine it has something to do with very low temperatures in the north. Whatever the reason, I am enjoying watching them. Yesterday, they seemed to be on every tree at the lake. I witnessed some courting (locking talons and spinning downward). I saw a couple exchanging fish while in flight, which I think is also courting. I also saw an interesting game of “keep away” that involved nine eagles. While I do not know what they are thinking and communicating, I cannot describe this as anything other than play and it is wonderful to witness. Click on pictures to enlarge.

Unexpected Cedar Waxwings

Posted on January 22, 2013 by admin

I was at the lake for a while yesterday. It was a very cold morning and very cloudy, so I did not get a lot of pictures. I stopped at the grocery store on my way home. Imagine my surprise when I came out and found the small trees in the parking lot covered with cedar waxwings. So beautiful and amazing! Too bad it was so cloudy. Click on pictures to enlarge.

Northern Harrier

Posted on January 6, 2013 by admin

Yesterday, I saw a beautiful Northern Harrier flying in the snow at the Wakarusa Wetlands. This morning, she was there again, this time sitting about twenty feet away as I came down a path. I have never been so privileged to get that close of a look before. It was magical. Click on pictures to enlarge.

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Monthly Archives: January 2013

Eagles everywhere

Unexpected Cedar Waxwings

Northern Harrier